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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, speaks at the opening of the 11th Tephritid Workers of the Western Hemisphere (TWWH) Meeting, at the Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters Resort in Trelawny, on June 3.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, speaks at the opening of the 11th Tephritid Workers of the Western Hemisphere (TWWH) Meeting, at the Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters Resort in Trelawny, on June 3.

Agriculture Ministry to Employ Sit to Reduce Fruit Fly Population

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is aiming to employ the sterile insect technique (SIT), through the Plant Quarantine Produce Inspection (PQPI) unit, to reduce the island’s fruit fly population. This technique involves the mass production and release of...
State Minister in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (right), participates in the handout of grocery items to children, during the National Child Month Committee (NCMC) Care Package Distribution initiative at the Pentecostal Gospel Temple, 111 Windward Road, Kingston on Friday, May 31.
State Minister in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (right), participates in the handout of grocery items to children, during the National Child Month Committee (NCMC) Care Package Distribution initiative at the Pentecostal Gospel Temple, 111 Windward Road, Kingston on Friday, May 31.

Over 400 Children Receive Care Packages
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (seated second right) and Acting Chief Education Officer, Ministry of Education and Youth, Terry-Ann Thomas-Gayle (seated second left) share a photo opportunity with members of a delegation from Boston College in Montserrat during their visit to the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kington on June 3.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (seated second right) and Acting Chief Education Officer, Ministry of Education and Youth, Terry-Ann Thomas-Gayle (seated second left) share a photo opportunity with members of a delegation from Boston College in Montserrat during their visit to the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kington on June 3.

PHOTOS: Students from Boston College Visit the Education Ministry
The 2022 LASCO Teacher of the Year and Founder/Organiser of the Boys’ Symposium, Jody Brown, shares the motivation behind his initiating the event with JIS News, during this year’s second staging at Rudolph Elder Park in St. Thomas on May 31. The event aims to empower boys attending primary schools in Portland and St. Thomas. This year’s attendees participated in several engagements, including troubleshooting equipment, cardboard recycling, art and craft, and jewellery making. An invitation was also extended to members of the wider public to interact with representatives of the various booths mounted by government and corporate entities.
The 2022 LASCO Teacher of the Year and Founder/Organiser of the Boys’ Symposium, Jody Brown, shares the motivation behind his initiating the event with JIS News, during this year’s second staging at Rudolph Elder Park in St. Thomas on May 31. The event aims to empower boys attending primary schools in Portland and St. Thomas. This year’s attendees participated in several engagements, including troubleshooting equipment, cardboard recycling, art and craft, and jewellery making. An invitation was also extended to members of the wider public to interact with representatives of the various booths mounted by government and corporate entities.

PHOTOS: JIS Participates in Second Staging of the Boys’ Symposium
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2024 Public Sector Debate Competition Begins June 4

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Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett speaking at the launch of Reggae Sumfest at the Iberostar Hotel in Montego Bay on May 30, 2024.
Press ReleaseTourism

Jamaica Welcomes Historic 2 Million Visitors in First Five Months of 2024

Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett has reported that Jamaica has recorded a historic 2 million visitors within the first five months of the year. Preliminary data has highlighted that the island welcomed 1,265,830 stopover arrivals and 745,812 cruise passengers from January to May. This translates to an 8.5% increase in arrivals and USD 1.9 billion in earnings. The Minister,...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), shares pleasantries with Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, during the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) Biz Social at the Liguanea Club in New Kingston on May 31. Senator Hill delivered the keynote address on the topic ‘Roadmap to Business Growth’. The Biz Social was held under the theme ‘Grow Your Business Through Networking’.
CommerceIndustryInvestment

PHOTOS: Minister Hill Attends SBAJ BIZ Social

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), shares pleasantries with Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, during the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) Biz Social at the Liguanea Club in New Kingston on May 31. Senator Hill delivered the keynote address on the topic ‘Roadmap to Business Growth’. The Biz Social was held under...
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Tourism Minister and St. James East Central Member of Parliament, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses residents attending a Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement of Our Road Network (SPARK) Programme community consultation meeting at the Barrett Town Primary School in the constituency on May 30. The programme focuses on the rehabilitation of community roads across the island. The meeting is among several being held islandwide to consult with citizens on the programme and identify roads in their communities requiring repairs. 
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PHOTOS: SPARK Programme St. James East Central Community Consultation

Tourism Minister and St. James East Central Member of Parliament, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses residents attending a Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement of Our Road Network (SPARK) Programme community consultation meeting at the Barrett Town Primary School in the constituency on May 30. The programme focuses on the rehabilitation of community roads across the island. The meeting is among several being...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaks in the House of Representatives recently.
Finance & Public ServiceParliament

House Passes Legislation to Modernise Customs Procedures

Legislation to modernise customs practices and procedures to facilitate trade effectively and efficiently was passed in the House of Representatives on May 29. The Bill, the Customs Act, was piloted by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke. The modernisation is expected to bring benefits for the trading community and the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA)...
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Information Commissioner, Celia Barclay.
InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

Registration Fees Established for Data Controllers

The Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) has established registration fees for Data Controllers. Under the Data Protection Act, persons who hold, receive, use, collect or deal with personally identifiable information of any individual are considered data controllers and must register with the OIC. Registration began on December 1, 2023, and data controllers were given a six-month grace period to...
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Health & Wellness

Greater Compassion Urged for Persons Grappling with Mental Health Challenges

Government Senator, Dr. Sapphire Longmore, is encouraging Jamaicans to show greater compassion towards persons experiencing mental health challenges, which she notes, have become more prevalent across the society. Dr. Longmore emphasised the importance of understanding and supporting individuals struggling with these issues while highlighting the potential adverse effects, particularly on young people. She was speaking during a mental health forum...
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